Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On March 7th, 2023, Fillmore Patrol Services responded to a domestic violence incident located at the 300 block of Santa Clara Street in Fillmore. On March 8th, 2023, Fillmore Detectives followed up with the call for service and located the suspect, Ricardo Sanchez, in the city of Camarillo where he was arrested for domestic violence charges.

Following Sanchez’ arrest, West County Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) detectives obtained information that Sanchez was coordinating the removal of firearms from his residence to avoid law enforcement detection. West County Special Enforcement Unit detectives obtained a signed search warrant for Sanchez’ residence located in the 500 block of Fourth Street in Fillmore.

Detectives executed the search warrant and located two handguns and one AK-47 assault rifle. West County Special Enforcement Unit detectives supplementally booked Sanchez for possession of firearms while in violation of an emergency protective order, unlawful transfer of a firearm and possession of an assault weapon. Sanchez remains in custody with a $65,000 total bail amount for the cases. Sanchez’ next court date is scheduled for March 10, 2023.

The West County Special Enforcement Unit is comprised of eight detectives, who focus on protecting West County communities by actively investigating illegal firearm activities. The Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase of unlawful firearm activities in Ventura County. If you have any information about illegal weapons, please contact Detective Matt Smith at 805-797-2891.

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Report Number: 23-30032
Location: 500 block of Fourth Street, Fillmore
300 block of Santa Clara Street, Fillmore
Date & Time: 3/8/2023 @ 12:30 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Special Enforcement Unit – West County, Fillmore Detectives
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent, City of Residence, Age
(S) Sanchez, Ricardo, Fillmore, 38
Prepared by: Senior Deputy Matt Smith
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).